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Sunchokes!
One of my best harvests this year was something I chucked in the ground last year and forgot about - sunchokes! Sunchokes, also called Jerusalem artichokes or ground apples, are the underground tubers of a native perennial plant in the sunflower family. They look like...
Crockpot Applesauce
This is the perfect recipe to use and enjoy all your apples! You can make it chunky or smooth, and serve hot or cold!
Dickinson Pumpkin
Fall is a special time of year for farmers and home gardeners alike. We’re harvesting our final bounty, putting our soil to sleep for the winter, looking forward to a well-deserved break, and (yes, already!) starting to dream about next season. It’s a time to reflect...
What type of apple should you try?
Just like people, there are oodles of apples in our world, all with different characteristics. Take the quiz below to find out which apple you should try this fall! Keep a running tally in your head while you take this quiz. To get your results, you will add up the...
Autumn Salad with Pumpkin Dressing
As the weather turns colder, we tend to start eating a bit heavier. Try this salad for a nice light meal that still celebrates the traditional tastes of fall.
Stovetop Chili Verde
Take advantage of tomatillos before they are gone with this chili recipe. It can be made in just 30 minutes!
5 Uses for Fall Leaves (no bagging required!)
Fall is the most glorious, and rejuvenating, season! Once green leaves reveal their true crimson, gold and copper colors, the silver-lined clouds fill the sky, and warm beverages are welcome once more. Not only is fall rejuvenating to humans, but this season is one of...
Acorn Squash Fritters with Garlic Parsley Sauce
Winter squash is one of the best flavors of fall if you ask us! Enjoy this fritter recipe any time of the day.
Planting Garlic
I love growing garlic. It doesn’t have a lot of pest or disease issues, requires minimal care, and produces three separate (and delicious!) crops: green garlic in spring, garlic scapes in early summer, and the main bulb harvest in July. It’s easy to save seed and...